Syracuse City School District

Located in central New York, Syracuse City School District (SCSD) is a progressive and highly diverse district. With refugee resettlement so prominent, Syracuse has been named a Sanctuary City. The 21,000 students speak over 80 languages – making for a rich teaching landscape. Dedicated to a balanced approach to school improvement, the district offers the same level of support to teachers, students, and their families.

Syracuse offers a robust two-week teacher induction program, and all first-year teachers are assigned a mentor for feedback and observation. Marked by an “opportunity culture,” the district offers many opportunities for teacher advancement into multi-classroom leadership or administration.

Student population

50% Black

23% Caucasian

13% Hispanic/Latino

8% Asian/Pacific

84%

Qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch

12%

English Language Learners

21%

Qualify for Special Education Services

District initiatives

Greater parent engagement by creating a stronger home-school connection and finding ways for parents to become more active in their child's education.
Continued expansion of our career and tech education programs, providing a hands-on approach to meeting the demands of a 21st-century world.
Strive to personalize learning toward each student's distinct learning needs and strengths – for a more effective and impactful education.

The details

30-credit master of arts in teaching (MAT) program
Meet online with NYU Steinhardt faculty and peers twice per week in the evening for your course work ~15 hours/week
~40 hours/week in classroom residency at partner location
Tuition subsidy and stipend or wage from partner school
Two-year commitment following residency required
Full-day cost details

During residency year

Estimated Stipend/Wage
(Resident role subject to change by SCSD) $29,100

Health Insurance Provided by Syracuse City School District

Start Dates Orientation: End of June 2022
Residency: End of August 2022

After residency year

Job After Graduation After successful completion of the program, you will have a job waiting for you as a teacher in an SCSD school.* In exchange for providing a master’s subsidy and funding to offset your living expenses during your residency year, SCSD will require you to make a commitment to teach in the district for a minimum of two years after earning your degree.
*Pending availability and eligibility

Estimated Starting Salary with Master’s Degree $ $52,900

The figures above are estimates provided by our partners for informational and planning purposes only. NYU Steinhardt does not guarantee these amounts.

I didn’t realize initially how unique the residency experience would be. Instead of only a short time in the classroom, in this extended period of time, I’ve learned so much more. I’ve changed my opinions and become more flexible in my understanding of what students need.

Brittany
graduate, 2019 cohort,
Syracuse City School District

It’s clear our goals are to absorb material in one class at a time, build strong relationships, and get increasingly comfortable with eventually becoming the lead teacher.

Justin
graduate, 2018 cohort,
Syracuse City School District

What drew me in the most was that it was very hands-on; I could be in the classroom for the whole year. I really appreciated that you didn’t switch schools throughout the program.

Valentina
graduate, 2019 cohort,
Syracuse City School District